Animal Shelter Paredes de Coura, Portugal

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Animal sanctuary and regenerative agriculture in Portugal

Help a sustainable project
4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
3 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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Availability

Nov
Dec
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Feb
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Apr
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Welcome to Quinta das Águias! At our animal sanctuary and regenerative agriculture project we would love some helping hands. Tasks could include: Watering and preparing the land for seeding. Animal care: Feeding, cleaning, grooming. Building fences and small carpentry work. Collecting fallen branches, splitting and stacking firewood. Gathering herbs. Cooking and helping with events. There's never a dull day here. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Requirements

  • Beginner Portuguese or Intermediate English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Animal Shelter

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 3 Practicing English
  • 2 Developing social awareness
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 15. Life on land
  • 3 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 13. Climate action
Suvi

Germany

5

I had a great time learning about nature and taking care of the animals. I learned a lot about awareness, that you need to stay present in the moment and analyse every behaviour of the animals to ensure their well being. Ivone and Joep are realy welcoming and warm people, l am grateful for this wonderful experience <3

28 days ago

Sara

Italy

5

If you love animals and nature this is the place for you! i was sorrounded by animals and good energy. I loved this place and the hosts are fantastic! i would recommend this place 100% :)

5 months ago

Jana

Belgium

5

Wonderful place! You'll feel fully immersed in nature and be surrounded by lovely animals. The hosts are kind people who care for the earth and their animals. All the animals are all SO SO cute. A really nice experience !!

8 months ago


Joep replied

We loved having you here, dear Jana!

Thank you for calm and kind presence <3

Benvinda

Portugal

5

Saí de lá de coração cheiooooo!! Os animais demoram o seu tempo a confiar, o que é super normal, e vale tanto a penaaa Fiquei apaixonada por tantooos Talvez na primeira semana, o tempo de adaptação foi mais difícil, mas fui sempre recebendo apoio da Madalena, e a Ivone e o Joep também eram impecáveis!! Gostei mesmo muito da experiência e ajudou-me a crescer <33

4 months ago

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